Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to pull info from our Exchange server and store it in a database using n8n. Specifically, I need to grab email addresses, first names, and last names.
I’ve been doing some research and it looks like I might need to use the Microsoft Graph API. There’s an endpoint that seems promising:
GET /v1.0/me/contacts
Has anyone successfully set this up in n8n before? I’m a bit stuck on how to make the API call and then process the data in my workflow. Any tips or examples would be super helpful!
Also, if there’s a better way to do this that doesn’t involve the Graph API, I’m all ears. Thanks in advance for any advice!
I’ve actually tackled a similar project recently, and I can share some insights from my experience. You’re on the right track with the Microsoft Graph API - it’s definitely the way to go for integrating Exchange data with n8n.
For the API call, you’ll want to use the HTTP Request node in n8n. Make sure you’ve set up the proper authentication (OAuth 2.0 is typically used for Microsoft Graph). The endpoint you mentioned is correct for fetching contacts.
Once you’ve got the data, you can use the JSON node to parse the response. Then, use the Item Lists node to extract just the fields you need (email, first name, last name). Finally, connect that to your database node of choice to store the info.
One gotcha to watch out for: pagination. If you have a lot of contacts, you might need to handle multiple API calls to get all the data. The response includes a ‘@odata.nextLink’ property if there are more results.
Hope this helps point you in the right direction. Let me know if you run into any specific issues!
I’ve implemented a similar setup using n8n and Microsoft Graph API. Here’s what worked for me:
First, configure the Microsoft Graph API credentials in n8n. Then, use the Microsoft Graph node to fetch contacts - it’s more straightforward than manually constructing HTTP requests.
To process the data, I found the ‘Map’ node incredibly useful. It allows you to easily transform the raw API response into the exact format you need for your database.
One thing to keep in mind: depending on your Exchange server settings, you might need to handle permissions carefully. Make sure your API application has the necessary scopes to read contacts.
Also, consider implementing error handling and logging in your workflow. It’s crucial for troubleshooting if something goes wrong during the data transfer process.
Good luck with your integration!
yo, i did this last month! graph API is dope for this. use the Microsoft Graph node in n8n, wayyy easier than HTTP requests. just set up ur auth right (OAuth 2.0) and boom, u got ur contacts.
tip: use ‘Filter’ node to grab just the fields u need. saves time later. watch out for rate limits tho, microsoft can be a pain sometimes.
lmk if u need more help!